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filtration  

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  • Filtration is the process by which solid particles dispersed in liquid or gaseous fluids are separated from the fluid. This process is done for two main purposes: (1) removal of suspended solids and (2) thickening. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Filtration]

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